slip/trip fall

Snow and ice is everywhere. So now is the time to think about ‎how to avoid slip and fall accidents, and what to do if you become a slip and fall accident victim.

If you own a home, a business, construction site, or even a vacant plot of land, YOU may be responsible for clearing all the snow and ice from any abutting sidewalk, parking lot, or walkway, even if you don’t reside there, or never even visit. It may still be your duty under the local laws of the city/town/village where the property is located (if you don’t know, you should find out, immediately). [Read more…] about Watch Out! Slip and Fall Season Is Officially Here

As a Personal Injury Attorney I get calls every day from potential clients injured in slip/trip and fall accidents. Many calls come around holiday times (when you have a lot of guests), and/or when there is snow or ice on the ground. To help limit the liability on your property, read these quick and easy tips:

Look Around – You need to actually take the time to walk around inside and outside your home, and look for anything that seems dangerous, or could constitute a “tripping hazard”. Under NY law, even a small defective condition could nevertheless be a tripping hazard that requires repair. Look for loose or broken steps and handrails, broken or cracked walkways, any change in elevation in a walking area (anywhere a toe could get snagged), areas that constantly drip or leak (and could freeze when the sun goes down), and for objects, even toys, which obstruct common paths.